Biology at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in biology earn 34% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Montana Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 827 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $38,092 | $39,637 | #830 | — |
| 828 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $38,027 | $46,139 | #788 | $25,354 |
| 829 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $37,940 | $42,070 | #821 | $25,938 |
| 830 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $37,771 | $41,259 | #823 | $43,914 |
| 831 | Texas College Tyler, TX | $37,296 | $37,919 | #835 | — |
| 832 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | $37,061 | $42,901 | #816 | $23,999 |
| 833 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $36,966 | $40,990 | #826 | $22,805 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,914 one year after graduating and $37,771 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, The University of Montana ranks #830 by median pay four years after graduation, and #823 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,680.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.